Radeon R7 250 vs Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Radeon R7 250
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R7 250 is positioned at rank 107 and the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is on rank 465, so the Radeon R7 250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 250
Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $100 for the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 292.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+292.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 250 and Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Radeon R7 250
The Radeon R7 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,051 points. Launch price was $89.
Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,072 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 250 scores 1,051 and the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU reaches 1,072 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,051 | 1,072+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 250 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 250 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250 draws 65W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU's 7W — a 161.1% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 250) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 7W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.2 | 153.1+845% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU launched at $200 and now averages $100. The Radeon R7 250 costs 75% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.0 (Radeon R7 250) vs 10.7 (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU) — the Radeon R7 250 offers 292.5% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-56% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-75% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.0+293% | 10.7 |
| Codename | Oland | — |
| Release | October 8 2013 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #871 | #860 |
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